There's no denying the Pathfinder has a lot going for it. Style, quality and comfort are provided in abundance, combined with the stance and the hardware of a traditional go-anywhere vehicle.
The base price is attractive and the XE comes with all the basic necessities, But most Pathfinders will break the $25,000 barrier with ease. The tab goes even higher for 4x4 models with leather interiors.
It's a matter of common sense and dollars and cents. The Pathfinder is a good, solid machine that will go where you want within reason. It offers reliability and comfort. What gets added to that basic package of virtues is entirely up to you.